An unexpected move is looming in the offices of Santiago Bernabéu. According to Madrid-Barcelona, the Real Madrid is seriously considering a swap with Bournemouth that would include Fran García and 30 million euros in exchange for Milos Kerkez, a left-back who is highly favored by Florentino Pérez and who, according to Sky Sports, has been on the white agenda for months.
Fran García, Request at Bournemouth
The operation would make sense for both parties. In the case of Bournemouth, their coach Andoni Iraola has expressly requested the addition of Fran García, whom he already knows well from his time at Rayo. The player hasn't had continuity at Real Madrid and his departure is well-regarded by the sports management.
On the other hand, Real Madrid wants to strengthen the left-back position with a physical, fast, and promising profile. That's where the name of Milos Kerkez, only 21 years old, an international for Hungary, with good experience in the Premier League and great conditions to fit into the white style comes in.
Despite being a costly operation, the white club is willing to pay 30 million euros plus the transfer of Fran García. It's a future bet for a player who could directly compete with Ferland Mendy, whose continuity isn't assured. Additionally, Kerkez has the approval of the technical area and Florentino Pérez, who considers his signing strategic.
Milos Kerkez, the Chosen One at Real Madrid
The information from Sky Sports confirms the interest of Real Madrid, although there is no closed agreement at the moment. Everything will depend on whether Bournemouth ends up accepting to include Fran in the operation and lower the final transfer price. At Bernabéu, they are confident in closing the move soon.
The outcome, as always, is in Florentino's hands. But the plan is on the table: Kerkez could become the first signing of the summer... with Fran García as a bargaining chip. In this regard, Xabi Alonso, who will be the next coach of Real Madrid, has already given the green light to this operation... and would be delighted to strengthen the squad with a full-back of his caliber.